Analysing opening sequences
WHIPLASH
The scene opens with a loud drumming which engages the audience; Miles Teller is framed within the frame as he outlines the narrative of the film. He is alone, isolated and he automatically captivates the audience as they empathise with him if they have ever felt within a similar position. We want to also captivate our audience as our coming of age film aims to engage audiences who are under-going similar circumstances in life.
As the scene goes on we get closer to the main protagonist and the music gets louder, the audience is drawn in to the world of the film. We are captivted and feel as though we are within the shoes of J.K.Simmons. This establishes Whiplash as a film which very much involves the audience with the narrative of the film, particular with the gripping story of Miles Teller.
The dark nature of this shot helps to convey J.K.Simmons' character as dark and mysterious, as we get through the film we later start to develop his character however in the opening of the film, the audience are 'left in the dark'. Which is conveyed through the lighting within this shot.
We also get a sense of this character having dark humour, using his power and status to mock those in a lower position than him. This is shown through the high angle shot as this makes the character appear powerful in juxtaposition to the low angle shots used when Miles Teller is pictured in shot.
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